The Development and Validation of CranioFix: An Augmented-Reality Biomodel for Craniomaxillofacial Education.

IF 1 4区医学 Q3 SURGERY

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Pub Date : 2025-10-17 DOI:10.1097/SCS.0000000000012060

Sultan Al-Shaqsi, Tara L Teshima, Glenn Edwards, Oleh Antonyshyn

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Abstract

Objective: To describe the development, implementation, and validation of CranioFix, an augmented-reality (AR)-enhanced educational toolkit for the training of craniomaxillofacial trauma management, specifically orbit-zygomatic complex (OZC) fractures.

Background: Surgical training in craniomaxillofacial trauma presents significant challenges due to the complexity of the anatomy, limited exposure to trauma cases, and the need for hands-on technical skill acquisition. Augmented-reality simulation technologies offer a promising solution to these limitations.

Methods: CranioFix was developed as a hybrid AR and physical simulation model consisting of a 3D-printed skull with realistic tissue overlays, integrated surgical instruments, and a smartphone-based AR application. The app provides guided surgical instruction, anatomic overlays, and self-assessment tools. A validation study involving 15 surgeons and surgical trainees was conducted in a war-zone mission setting.

Results: Participants reported significant improvement in confidence levels for OZC trauma management (mean precourse 3.2/10 versus postcourse 6.3/10). The educational content received high ratings for usefulness (9.1/10), interactivity (8.3/10), and overall design (8.2/10). All participants endorsed CranioFix as a valuable training tool and recommended its expansion to other craniofacial procedures.

Conclusion: CranioFix is an effective, portable, and scalable AR-based simulation platform that enhances surgical training in craniomaxillofacial trauma. It is particularly valuable in resource-constrained or disrupted settings and has the potential for wide application in global surgical education.

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颅修复术的发展和验证：颅颌面教育的增强现实生物模型。

目的：描述颅颌面创伤管理培训的增强现实（AR）增强教育工具包CranioFix的开发、实施和验证，特别是眶颧复合体（OZC）骨折。背景：颅颌面外伤的外科培训面临着巨大的挑战，因为解剖结构的复杂性，接触创伤病例的有限性，以及对实际技术技能获取的需求。增强现实仿真技术为这些限制提供了一个有希望的解决方案。方法：颅钉是一种混合AR和物理模拟模型，由具有逼真组织覆盖的3d打印颅骨、集成手术器械和基于智能手机的AR应用程序组成。该应用程序提供手术指导、解剖覆盖和自我评估工具。在战区任务环境中进行了一项涉及15名外科医生和外科受训人员的验证研究。结果：参与者报告了对OZC创伤管理的信心水平显著提高（术前平均3.2/10，术后平均6.3/10）。教育内容在有用性（9.1/10）、互动性（8.3/10）和整体设计（8.2/10）方面获得了很高的评价。所有参与者都认可CranioFix是一种有价值的培训工具，并建议将其扩展到其他颅面手术。结论：CranioFix是一个有效的、便携的、可扩展的基于ar的模拟平台，可以增强颅颌面创伤的外科训练。它在资源受限或中断的环境中特别有价值，并且在全球外科教育中具有广泛应用的潜力。

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 医学-外科

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

11.10%

发文量

968

审稿时长

1.5 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery serves as a forum of communication for all those involved in craniofacial surgery, maxillofacial surgery and pediatric plastic surgery. Coverage ranges from practical aspects of craniofacial surgery to the basic science that underlies surgical practice. The journal publishes original articles, scientific reviews, editorials and invited commentary, abstracts and selected articles from international journals, and occasional international bibliographies in craniofacial surgery.